Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in each gap.

Have you ever followed instructions for knitting something or have you read a piece of music? If you have, you have behaved in a similar way(1)................ a computer. A computer obeys a program to carry out a particular task. Just (2)................. a knitting pattern is expressed in numbers and piece of music in lines and dots, so a computer program is (3)................. in the form of programming language. Like the English language (or any other language), there are (4).................... of grammar, and a program must be correct in every way.

There are hundreds of programming language, but only (5)............. are well-known and widely used. The most popular language which is used in offices(6)................Cobol. This language is used for printing payrolls and keeping records of goods. Engineers and scientists use Fortran (7)......................carry out calculations. (8)......................... neither of these two programs is very popular with people working on home computers. Basis is the most popular language for home computers, chiefly (9)...................it is easy to learn and use.

(10)................. these languages are useful for many purposes, it is time that a new simple program was devised. Such a program ought to be not only easy to use but also completely reliable.

1. A. to B. as C. so D. from

2. A. like B. by C. too D. as

3. A. expensive B. expresses C. expressed D. expressing

4. A. rules B. laws C. regulations D. principles

5. A. a little B. a few C. much D. a lot of

6. A. called B. calling C. is called D. is calling

7. A. so as for B. in order that C. so as that D. in order to

8. A. In addition B. Therefore C. Consequently D. However

9. A. because B. if C. because of D. unless

10. A. Even B. Despite C. Although D. In spite

II. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question from the 4 choices (A, B, C, or D) given.      

Have you ever been to Britain? I’ve dreamed of going there (1) __ I was a little girl and finally, (2) ___ the spring of 2012, it happened. I was there three weeks and (3) ___much of that time soaking up the culture, history, and scenery of this incredible island. I visited several districts in England, Wales and Scotland and even (4) ___ a site trip to Ireland. Every place I went to seemed to be more interesting and more beautiful (5) ____the last. The tour I was with began in London. Of all the sights I saw there, the Tower of London was the most (6) ___The Tower is a building complex of incredibly rich history.

Also on the Thames are the Houses of Parliament and, of course, the clock tower housing “Big Ben”. I saw so many landmarks I can hardly remember them all. Although it was just a glimpse of London I did, (7) __, get a chance to see all the (8)____ famous places.

After (9) ___ of days in London we traveled to the south of England stopping to visit Stonehenge. If you don’t know about Stonehenge there are a couple of links on my links page that will (10) ___ you to sites that can fill you in.

   1. A. for                        B. while                     C. since                      D. because

   2. A. on                         B. in                            C. at                            D. to

   3. A. spent                    B. took                       C. did                         D. used

   4. A. did                        B. got                          C. spent                      D. made

   5. A. then                      B. as                           C. with                       D. than

   6. A. interesting           B. interested              C. interest                  D. interestingly

   7. A. at first                  B. at all                      C. at least                   D. at that

   8. A. more                    B. much                     C. most                       D. many

   9. A. few                       B. some                      C. a couple                D. little

   10. A. reach                  B. take                        C. make                      D. send

Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE

Some people learn a second language (1)_____. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you have (2)_____learn a new language such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)_____ and more interesting .

The first step is to feel positive about learning English . If you believe that you can learn,you will learn and (4)____ patient. You do not to have to understand (5)____all at once. It `s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes .

 

The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary, every day. You will get used to (6)_____in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. (7)_____, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates (8)_____class.

The third step is to keep a record of your language learning . You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements.

Question 1

A. ease

B. easy

C. easily

D. all a, b, c.

I. Read the passage and then choose the correct answer to each question.

It’s important to eat well, especially when you are(1)____ If you are at primary (2)                        , you may not go home for lunch and have a cooked meal of meat or fish and vegetables. A chicken and lettuce sandwich, with some (3)                                    fruit would be a light but  healthy lunch. Many people around the world eat plain, boiled rice two or three times a day. Pupils and students often don’t eat  well when they’re revising for an exam – they eat chocolate and (4)……. lots of black coffee! And by the way, doctors say everybody should start the day with healthy (5)       .

A. study                      B. studying                 C. studies                    D. studied A. year                                    B. school                     C. class                        D. month A. beautiful                 B. ugly                                    C. pretty                      D. freshA. drink                       B. learn                        C.have                         D. watch A. lunch                      B. breakfast                 C. dinner                     D. supper 

Have you ever followed instructions for knitting something or have you read a piece of music? If you have, you have behaved in a smilar way(1)............ a computer. A computer obey a program to carry out a particular task. Just(2)..............a knitting pattern is expressed in numbers and piece of music in line and dots, so a computer program is(3)................... in the form of programming language. Like the English language(or any other language), there are (4)................... of grammar, and a program must be correct in every way.

there are hundreds of programming languege, but only(5)............... are well-known and widely used. The most popular language which is used in offices(6)............ Cobol. This language is used for printing payrolls and keeoing records of goods. Engineers and scientists use Fortran(7)................. carry out calculations.(8)............ neither of these two programs is very popular with people working on home computers. Basis is the most popular language for home computera,chiefly(9)........... it is easy to learn and use.

(10)................. these language are useful for many purposes, it is time that a new simple program was devised. Such a prigram ought to be not only easy to use but also completely reliable.

1.a) to b)as c)so d)from

2.a)like b)by c)too d)as

3.a)expensive b)expresses c)xepressed d)expressing

4.a)rules b)laws c)regulations d)principles

5.a)a little b)a few c)much d)a lot of

6.a)called b)calling c)is called d)is calling

7.a)so as for b)in order that c)so as that d)in order to

8.a)In addition b)Therefore c)Consequently d)However

9.a)because b)if c)because of d)unless

10.a)Even b)Despite c)Althought d)In spite

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Once you have determined your interests and your strengths, you can ……………

A. identify the right career

B. identify your skills

C. make decisions in the future

D. know about the rest of your life

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Do you ever find yourself flustered when you see someone you don't expect? Have you experienced those embarrassing and awkward moments (25) _____ you can't think of something to say? Prepare yourself for the future so you won't be caught off guard. Being prepared can (26) _____ the difference between feeling self-conscious and being confident as you express your delight (27) _____ seeing someone you know.

When you're out and about, there is a good chance you'll encounter someone you know or have met in the past. Although you might be tempted to pretend not (28) _____ or hear the other person if you are in a hurry, it's a good idea to be friendly and at least offer a greeting in return. Not doing so can label you a snob and that will stay with you for a long time.

         When you see someone you know, it's a good form to start with a warm smile. If the situation allows, and you don't have your hands full of packages, extend your hand and offer a firm handshake, unless you have a cold. In that case, you can do a fist bump or explain that you might be (29) _____.

Điền vào số (29)

A. contagious       

B. contagiousness 

C. contagiously     

D. contagion

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Do you ever find yourself flustered when you see someone you don't expect? Have you experienced those embarrassing and awkward moments (25) _____ you can't think of something to say? Prepare yourself for the future so you won't be caught off guard. Being prepared can (26) _____ the difference between feeling self-conscious and being confident as you express your delight (27) _____ seeing someone you know.

When you're out and about, there is a good chance you'll encounter someone you know or have met in the past. Although you might be tempted to pretend not (28) _____ or hear the other person if you are in a hurry, it's a good idea to be friendly and at least offer a greeting in return. Not doing so can label you a snob and that will stay with you for a long time.

         When you see someone you know, it's a good form to start with a warm smile. If the situation allows, and you don't have your hands full of packages, extend your hand and offer a firm handshake, unless you have a cold. In that case, you can do a fist bump or explain that you might be (29) _____.

Điền vào số (28)

A. seeing    

B. to see      

C. having seen      

D. to seeing